Monterey Jack Cheese Soup

Submitted by carolinafan

"If you love cheese you will love this."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 large tomatoes, peeled,seeded and diced
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• salt and pepper
• 3 cups milk, divided
• 1 1⁄2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (6 ounces)

directions

1. In a 3 quart saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients; bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3. Remove from the heat and set aside.
4. In another saucepan, melt butter.
5. Stir in flour, salt and pepper.
6. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth.
7. Gradually stir in 1 1/2 cups milk; bring to a boil.
8. Boil for 1 minute stirring constantly.
9. Slowly stir into vegetable mixture.
10. Add cheese and remaining milk.
11. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted.
12. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[Sauce Lover]

I thought this was good, but not 5 star worthy. I ended up decreasing the amount of milk because it was too thin, I increased the amount of cheese to 16oz. because of its thinness again, and I had to add alot of cayenne, some white pepper and additional salt in order to give it more flavor. Still not satisfied, I cooked up 4 slices of bacon and crumbled it in the soup. Better, but not perfect yet!

 

[sweetrosebud]

This is a great recipe tat my boyfriend LOVES!!!

 

[newspapergal]

A very good, easy-to-make soup. The garlic & chiles add a nice flavor. I used a small can of diced tomatoes, drained, but otherwise followed the recipe. I served with croissant sandwiches, and it made for a great cold-weather meal :) Thanks

 

[Phoenixphire44]

I cooked this for my husband and I one night after work. It was fantastic. A few days later he wanted it again, he cooked himself and made a few adjustments, he added a full pound of shreaded cheese and a few sliced bacon strips. The bacon added a bit more flavor. I'm definantly keeping this recipe!